BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Dakota - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Dakota
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dakota
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260127T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153817Z
UID:10003286-1777575600-1777582800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Paul Thorn
DESCRIPTION:“More of a revival than a concert.” – KDHX\n  \nWhen it comes to songwriting\, less is more\, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn. Here\, he has spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s aiming for heads\, hearts\, hips or the occasional funny bone\, he always hits his target. Further\, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras. The kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed. \nThorn’s new album\, 2025’s Life is Just A Vapor\, contains some beauties. “Life is a vapor\, let’s live it while we can”. “Tough times don’t last\, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”). “Any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). Here\, there are words of advice\, comfort\, support\, encouragement\, often meant to uplift\, especially in times of struggle. \n“I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it. Something that they can take with them throughout the day\,” Thorn says. “Every song on this album\, there’s a message in it of some sort about how to live life.” \nAmerican Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about. But few can articulate with the kind of candor\, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.” \nRecommended for fans of Robert Earl Keen\, Rosanne Cash\, The Mavericks and Todd Snider. \n📸: Jeff Fasano
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/paul-thorn-apr30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/700x400-PaulThorn.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260320T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135915Z
UID:10003360-1778094000-1778101200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Nicholas David: Live at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“infectious as hell… passionate” – City Pages\n  \nNicholas David’s albums sound fantastic. He sounds great on TV. However\, nothing compares to the magic\, the excitement\, the immediacy of seeing him live! He returns with his signature brand of soul-stirring rock music to record a new album. \nThe St. Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart\, for the heart for nearly thirty years. Like the mighty Mississippi River\, David’s musical journey rocks n’ rolls like a cosmic current. Here\, his music has taken him from coast to coast and across the pond.  \nDavid had an unforgettable run on NBC’s The Voice. There\, he met Bill Withers\, sang with Smokey Robinson and finished in Third Place! Recently\, David has been riding along the rock n roll highway with the Allman Brothers sons. \nCome celebrate an evening where dreams and reality mix into music. \nRecommended for fans of Dr. John\, Ray Lamontagne\, Leon Bridges and Amos Lee.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/nicholas-david-live-at-dakota-may6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-NicholasDavid.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260127T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T140626Z
UID:10003287-1778180400-1778187600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Martin Zellar
DESCRIPTION:“His songs are just too beautiful\, too fully realized to ignore.” – Austin Chronicle\n  \nIf you ask singer-songwriter Martin Zellar what he’s most proud of over his long career\, he answers\, “I guess that I’ve managed to support my family by writing\, recording\, and performing music for over thirty-five years. It hasn’t always been easy or glamorous\, but I’ve found a way. I still love what I do and can’t imagine doing anything else. And honestly\, the fact that I’m not qualified to do anything else has been a motivator”. The truth is\, Martin has made his living because he has always reliably delivered what his fans expect. Here\, Zellar consistently provides quality songwriting and heartfelt performances. \nImmediately after graduating from high school Martin moved to Minneapolis and formed the country-rock band The Gear Daddies. There\, the band comprised friends and fellow Austinites Nick Ciola\, Billy Dankert and Randy Broughten. The Gear Daddies had some success\, and a lot of fun. Moreover\, they consider themselves lucky to have been part of the 1990’s Twin Cities music scene.  \nThe Gear Daddies released three critically acclaimed albums and toured non-stop. Additionally\, they performed on Late Night with David Letterman before amicably parting ways in 1992. Zellar then went on to record and perform as a solo artist\, releasing seven more albums. His 1993 release\, Born Under\, and his 2012 release\, Roosters Crow\, were especially well-received by critics.  \nMartin continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with his band the Hardways. That’s what he continues to do\, and he still has fun. In October 2023\, Zellar released Head West\, his first new offering in over a decade\, to wide critical acclaim. \nRecommended for fans of The Gear Daddies\, The Jayhawks\, Peter Himmelman and BoDeans.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/martin-zellar-may7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/700x400-MartinZellar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260218T175549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T181257Z
UID:10003317-1778353200-1778360400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:American Roots Revue:
DESCRIPTION:A living tribute to the diverse musical traditions that have shaped our nation.\n  \nAmerican Roots Revue is back! Tonight\, experience Gospel\, R&B\, blues\, folk\, rock ‘n roll\, and Indigenous music\, featuring Anishinaabe Ojibwe artist Dorene Day Waubanewquay. The scintillating foursome of Larry Long\, Robert Robinson\, Tonia Hughes Kendrick and JD Steele will be backed by a superlative band led by Billy Steele from Sounds of Blackness (keyboards/vocals)\, Joe Savage (pedal steel)\, Larry Dalton (bass)\, Greg Schutte (drums)\, and David Feily (guitar). \nDon’t miss these veteran artists whose outstanding credits include stellar performances at the recent NO KINGS event to album credits and show appearances at renowned concert venues from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden\, honoring Rosa Parks\, Pete Seeger and many others. \nMEET THE ARTISTS:\nRobert Robinson gives us reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every name and crosses every boundary. Thus\, Robinson has wowed audiences from the Pontiac Silverdome to South Korea. Here\, Robert is “God’s canary\,” with the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to his vision. \nTonia Hughes is a recent McKnight Fellow. Her passion for music often results in culturally diverse collaborations alongside some of Minnesota’s most accomplished musicians. Furthermore\, she has performed at Orchestra Hall\, Lincoln Center and at hundreds of venues throughout the Twin Cities. \nJ.D. Steele exploded onto the Minnesota music scene in the mid 1980’s along with Prince\, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Then\, Mr. Steele and his dynamic vocal siblings\, The Steeles\, garnered every major music award Minnesota has to offer.  \nBilly Steele performs\, writes\, and produces for the Grammy-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. Also\, Billy is the youngest of the legendary Steele family. Additionally\, he appears on soundtracks with artists such as Rod Stewart and Luther Vandross.  \nDorene Day Waubanewquay is an Ojibwe-Anishinabe Kwe of the Waubizayshi O’dodem – Marten Clan\, from Asabikone zaaga I’ gunning – Bois Forte Reservation in northern Minnesota. There\, she carries the responsibility of song keeper for her Midewiwin lodge. Moreover\, her name means “Daybreak Woman\,” someone who asks the darkness to give way to the light each morning. \nLarry Long is an American singer-songwriter who has made his life work the celebration of everyday heroes. Here\, author and historian Studs Terkel called Larry “a true American troubadour.” When America’s foremost folksinger\, Pete Seeger\, learned that Long was called the Pete Seeger of Minneapolis\, Seeger chuckled. “I’d be proud to be known as ‘the Larry Long of New York.'” \nRecommended for fans of Mavis Staples\, Ulali\, Sam Cooke\, The Freedom Singers\, Mahalia Jackson\, and Pete Seeger.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/american-roots-revue-may9-2026/2026-05-09/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/700x400-AmericanRoots-Revue.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260218T175549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T181257Z
UID:10003318-1778360400-1778367600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:American Roots Revue:
DESCRIPTION:A living tribute to the diverse musical traditions that have shaped our nation.\n  \nAmerican Roots Revue is back! Tonight\, experience Gospel\, R&B\, blues\, folk\, rock ‘n roll\, and Indigenous music\, featuring Anishinaabe Ojibwe artist Dorene Day Waubanewquay. The scintillating foursome of Larry Long\, Robert Robinson\, Tonia Hughes Kendrick and JD Steele will be backed by a superlative band led by Billy Steele from Sounds of Blackness (keyboards/vocals)\, Joe Savage (pedal steel)\, Larry Dalton (bass)\, Greg Schutte (drums)\, and David Feily (guitar). \nDon’t miss these veteran artists whose outstanding credits include stellar performances at the recent NO KINGS event to album credits and show appearances at renowned concert venues from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden\, honoring Rosa Parks\, Pete Seeger and many others. \nMEET THE ARTISTS:\nRobert Robinson gives us reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every name and crosses every boundary. Thus\, Robinson has wowed audiences from the Pontiac Silverdome to South Korea. Here\, Robert is “God’s canary\,” with the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to his vision. \nTonia Hughes is a recent McKnight Fellow. Her passion for music often results in culturally diverse collaborations alongside some of Minnesota’s most accomplished musicians. Furthermore\, she has performed at Orchestra Hall\, Lincoln Center and at hundreds of venues throughout the Twin Cities. \nJ.D. Steele exploded onto the Minnesota music scene in the mid 1980’s along with Prince\, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Then\, Mr. Steele and his dynamic vocal siblings\, The Steeles\, garnered every major music award Minnesota has to offer.  \nBilly Steele performs\, writes\, and produces for the Grammy-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. Also\, Billy is the youngest of the legendary Steele family. Additionally\, he appears on soundtracks with artists such as Rod Stewart and Luther Vandross.  \nDorene Day Waubanewquay is an Ojibwe-Anishinabe Kwe of the Waubizayshi O’dodem – Marten Clan\, from Asabikone zaaga I’ gunning – Bois Forte Reservation in northern Minnesota. There\, she carries the responsibility of song keeper for her Midewiwin lodge. Moreover\, her name means “Daybreak Woman\,” someone who asks the darkness to give way to the light each morning. \nLarry Long is an American singer-songwriter who has made his life work the celebration of everyday heroes. Here\, author and historian Studs Terkel called Larry “a true American troubadour.” When America’s foremost folksinger\, Pete Seeger\, learned that Long was called the Pete Seeger of Minneapolis\, Seeger chuckled. “I’d be proud to be known as ‘the Larry Long of New York.'” \nRecommended for fans of Mavis Staples\, Ulali\, Sam Cooke\, The Freedom Singers\, Mahalia Jackson\, and Pete Seeger.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/american-roots-revue-may9-2026/2026-05-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/700x400-AmericanRoots-Revue.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260407T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T142949Z
UID:10003393-1779390000-1779397200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Jeff Dayton: Glen Campbell & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“Jeff gives the only authentic\, first-person retrospective of Glen’s music from the band’s perspective anywhere. Dayton’s own music is similarly brilliant\, engaging and heartfelt.” – Toro’s of Aspen\n  \nJeff Dayton: stellar guitarist\, powerful singer and masterful storyteller.  \nJeff delivers all the hits and inside stories of his fifteen years as Glen Campbell’s guitarist and bandleader. Additionally\, he blends in his own chart-topping songwriting. He’s toured with Kenny Chesney\, performed with legends like Toby Keith\, Bo Diddley\, Vince Gill and Willie Nelson. Also\, he released eighteen albums under his own name.  \nDayton is a native son of MN and though he has been based in Nashville for many years. Moreover\, he loves coming home to his Twin Cities roots and sharing the music and adventures of his life. Here\, it’s an engaging\, upbeat and personal show with great stories and a first-call group of musicians. \nRecommended for fans of Glen Campbell\, Kenny Chesney\, John Prine\, Jimmy Webb and Simon & Garfunkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jeff-dayton-glen-campbell-beyond-may21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-Jeff-Dayton.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260407T165754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T133806Z
UID:10003389-1779649200-1779656400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade\, they are adept at mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys-may24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/700x400-TheBelfastCowboys.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260317T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135802Z
UID:10003351-1781290800-1781298000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-Lissie.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260317T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135802Z
UID:10003352-1781377200-1781384400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-Lissie.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260410T164348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T150015Z
UID:10003397-1781638200-1781645400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Mavis Staples w/ Special Guest Lucius at The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“an eternal voice… which still informs pop music today” – Billboard\n  \nGrim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples\, one of the most enduring figures in American music\, lays it down. 2025’s Sad and Beautiful World marks the fifteenth solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. Here\, Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well. The record spans seven decades of the American songbook\, a range nearly as vast as Mavis’ career. On it\, she reinvents timeless songs as well as including original music.  \nNow 86\, Mavis has performed since the age of eight. After starting out in the Staple Singers more than seventy years ago\, she remains the group’s lone surviving member. Here\, she still carries her family’s gifts and knowledge with her as a living heritage.  \nShe considered retiring in 2023 but found she has too much left to express through music. And now\, despite our dark days\, as she said in the wake of her 85th birthday party last year\, “You have to stay hopeful and have faith that things are going to get better.” She can’t keep us from the danger facing the country or magically restore the progress that’s being undone. However\, she knows from her own experience that people can find a path through\, a way to keep going.  \nThus\, Staples may be one of the last true ones standing. Now\, she isn’t waiting around to be revered for the wisdom she brings. Here\, she’s too busy still leading the charge\, still showing us how it’s done. Steadfast in triumph and adversity\, Mavis Staples still makes music—and history—just when we need her most. \n  \n \nGrammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius delivers a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty. Also\, they have earned a reputation for their engaging live performances and spellbinding harmonies. In 2025\, the band released their fourth studio album\, Lucius\, which Rolling Stone called “the best album of their career.” Lucius’ most personal and purposeful album to date explores relationships\, motherhood\, and life’s complexities with a unique vulnerability that the band’s familial nature made possible. The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste describes their sound as “girl-group revivalism\, cosmic pop\, and a kind of bicoastal harmonizing that once echoed through western canyons.”  \nThroughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Also\, BBC’s “Later! with Jools Holland”\, PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. Lucius are Holly Laessig\, Jess Wolfe\, and Peter Lalish. \nRecommended for fans of The Staple Singers\, Bettye LaVette\, Steve Earle and Blind Boys of Alabama.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mavis-staples-at-the-ordway/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-MavisStaples-offsite.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260303T225101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133237Z
UID:10003336-1781722800-1781730000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:“the King of Country Music” – Pop Matters\n  \nOn his vibrant twentieth studio album\, 2025’s Airline Highway\, Rodney Crowell explores love\, memory\, and musical kinship. Furthermore\, he does so with a new generation of roots artists. Here\, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from his talented band. Thus\, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. The album is inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and was recorded in the heart of Cajun country. From rollicking barnburners to haunting ballads\, Crowell delivers a wise\, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go. Thus\, the album has been described as “a document of falling in love with music all over again”. \nCrowell has long represented a bridge between classic outlaw country\, Americana\, and contemporary songwriting craft. This is evident on his debut album from 1978 as well as on Airline Highway.  \nCrowell’s C.V. is nothing short of astonishing. A songwriting legend\, he’s penned hits for Emmylou Harris\, Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Rosanne Cash\, Keith Urban\, and more. He has earned two Grammy Awards\, including Best Country Song for “After All This Time”. Furthermore\, he has seen success as a recording artist\, too. 1988’s Diamonds & Dirt produced an unprecedented five consecutive Number One singles on the country charts. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Crowell in 2003. \nRecommended for fans of Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Waylon Jennings and Rosanne Cash.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rodney-crowell-jun17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-RodneyCrowell.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260410T164348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T150015Z
UID:10003398-1781724600-1781731800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Mavis Staples w/ Special Guest Lucius at The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“an eternal voice… which still informs pop music today” – Billboard\n  \nGrim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples\, one of the most enduring figures in American music\, lays it down. 2025’s Sad and Beautiful World marks the fifteenth solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. Here\, Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well. The record spans seven decades of the American songbook\, a range nearly as vast as Mavis’ career. On it\, she reinvents timeless songs as well as including original music.  \nNow 86\, Mavis has performed since the age of eight. After starting out in the Staple Singers more than seventy years ago\, she remains the group’s lone surviving member. Here\, she still carries her family’s gifts and knowledge with her as a living heritage.  \nShe considered retiring in 2023 but found she has too much left to express through music. And now\, despite our dark days\, as she said in the wake of her 85th birthday party last year\, “You have to stay hopeful and have faith that things are going to get better.” She can’t keep us from the danger facing the country or magically restore the progress that’s being undone. However\, she knows from her own experience that people can find a path through\, a way to keep going.  \nThus\, Staples may be one of the last true ones standing. Now\, she isn’t waiting around to be revered for the wisdom she brings. Here\, she’s too busy still leading the charge\, still showing us how it’s done. Steadfast in triumph and adversity\, Mavis Staples still makes music—and history—just when we need her most. \n  \n \nGrammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius delivers a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty. Also\, they have earned a reputation for their engaging live performances and spellbinding harmonies. In 2025\, the band released their fourth studio album\, Lucius\, which Rolling Stone called “the best album of their career.” Lucius’ most personal and purposeful album to date explores relationships\, motherhood\, and life’s complexities with a unique vulnerability that the band’s familial nature made possible. The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste describes their sound as “girl-group revivalism\, cosmic pop\, and a kind of bicoastal harmonizing that once echoed through western canyons.”  \nThroughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Also\, BBC’s “Later! with Jools Holland”\, PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. Lucius are Holly Laessig\, Jess Wolfe\, and Peter Lalish. \nRecommended for fans of The Staple Singers\, Bettye LaVette\, Steve Earle and Blind Boys of Alabama.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mavis-staples-at-the-ordway/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-MavisStaples-offsite.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260402T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T140349Z
UID:10003386-1781982000-1781989200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Kevin Kling & Larry Long
DESCRIPTION:“The interplay of song and story between these two longtime friends is magical. They build off of each other to share personal history that powerfully evokes time\, place\, and community.” –John Crippen\, Hennepin History Museum\n  \nGiven the number of “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs\, there seems to be a fair bit of elasticity in the voting process. Larry Long and Kevin Kling are two of Minnesota’s prodigal sons. Here\, they celebrate in story and song some of the fathers and father figures that helped sculpt their lives. Larry also brings the perspective of a father and grandfather. An evening to share a laugh\, maybe shed a tear\, as they remember the men who gave it their all. If you are a dad\, a future dad\, have a dad\, know a dad… Or none of the above and just want to have a great time\, this is the show for you. \nKling and Long have been friends since they traveled the Mississippi River together in 1983. Then\, Kevin worked with Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater’s Circle of Water Circus. Also\, Larry was with the Misissippi River Revival. Moreover\, both share a deep connection to community\, family and this incredible region. \n  \n“they were both at their best – their wisdom\, their performance\, their humanity.” – Marge Ostroushko\n  \nLarry is a force in the folk music world. There\, he works with First Nations\, farmers\, Labor\, the environment\, elders and kids\, royalty and paupers. Furthermore\, his voice and guitar are at times a beacon\, a eulogy\, battle cry\, a comfort\, a prayer\, a celebration. \nKevin is a storyteller\, performing in libraries\, gymnasiums\, hospitals\, and VFWs. Additionally\, off-Broadway\, The Guthrie\, PBS\, the National Storytelling Festival. He is known for stories with humor and heart. \nRecommended for fans of Mark Twain\, Pete Seeger\, Garrison Keillor\, Arlo Guthrie\, Bill Evans\, and John Prine.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kevin-kling-larry-long-jun20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-KevinKlingLarryLong.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260415T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140156Z
UID:10003406-1783537200-1783544400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Suzy Bogguss
DESCRIPTION:“a voice as soothing as summer rain” – Rolling Stone\n  \nDuring the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records. Here\, she did this with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”\, “Someday Soon”\, “Letting Go”\, “Drive South”\, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily…  \nAmid her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. Then\, in 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Furthermore\, she recorded an album of original music in 2007 that landed at Number Four on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in many ways: she made frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Also\, she won a Grammy for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster. She received acclaim for 2011’s American Folk Songbook\, her critically acclaimed album and book project. Then\, in 2014 she released Lucky\, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view.  \nHer latest offering\, 2023’s Prayin’ For Sunshine\, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world. There\, she tours solo and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tillis as “Chicks With Hits”. Also\, she recently joined Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes\, you can call her a country singer if you want\, but really that’s just the beginning. \nRecommended for fans of Allison Moorer\, Patty Loveless\, Alison Krauss and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/suzy-bogguss-jul8-2026/2026-07-08/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-SuzyBogguss.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260415T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140156Z
UID:10003407-1783544400-1783551600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Suzy Bogguss
DESCRIPTION:“a voice as soothing as summer rain” – Rolling Stone\n  \nDuring the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records. Here\, she did this with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”\, “Someday Soon”\, “Letting Go”\, “Drive South”\, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily…  \nAmid her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. Then\, in 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Furthermore\, she recorded an album of original music in 2007 that landed at Number Four on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in many ways: she made frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Also\, she won a Grammy for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster. She received acclaim for 2011’s American Folk Songbook\, her critically acclaimed album and book project. Then\, in 2014 she released Lucky\, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view.  \nHer latest offering\, 2023’s Prayin’ For Sunshine\, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world. There\, she tours solo and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tillis as “Chicks With Hits”. Also\, she recently joined Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes\, you can call her a country singer if you want\, but really that’s just the beginning. \nRecommended for fans of Allison Moorer\, Patty Loveless\, Alison Krauss and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/suzy-bogguss-jul8-2026/2026-07-08/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-SuzyBogguss.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260421T185409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133931Z
UID:10003412-1785265200-1785272400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Allen Stone
DESCRIPTION:“committed to vintage soul… old-fashioned grooves” – New York Times\n  \nSoul/R&B luminary Allen Stone has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. Here\, he embodies the essence of classic soul legends. Moreover\, his genre-defying style\, blending funk\, gospel\, folk-rock\, and soul\, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.  \nStone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah\, Washington. There\, his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle\, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick\, swiftly gaining acclaim for dynamic live shows. Soon\, he was playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder and Al Green. Also\, Dave Matthews Band\, Erykah Badu\, Gary Clark Jr. and Chris Stapleton. Thus\, he further solidified his status as a tour de force in the music industry. Alongside his prolific touring schedule\, Stone has graced national television screens. His appearances include The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, The Today show\, and a Celebrity Mentor on American Idol. \nStone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work\, 2024’s Mystery. Furthermore\, he composed the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth\, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music. \nRecommended for fans of Mayer Hawthorne\, PJ Morton\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and Lake Street Dive.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/allen-stone-jul28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/700x400-AllenStone.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
UID:10003342-1793127600-1793134800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-JudyCollins.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
UID:10003343-1793214000-1793221200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-JudyCollins.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094933
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
UID:10003344-1793386800-1793394000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/700x400-JudyCollins.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR